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Cork, Ireland, Ie

Leading project across global business units to improve product profitability.Focused on both Finished Goods and Parts/Raw Materials. SMTE on cluster analysis for multiple global categories. Contract with HCL Tech.

Chicago, Il, Us

Partnered with CEO and Senior Management providing Market and Industry insights and analysis for strategy development• Developed/implemented global market and industry research models to track detailed product specifications and competitive analysis for the 1st time in the life of the company (and the industry) by collaborating with key customers and other industry sources. Models are now integral for tracking performance and developing targeted growth strategies as needed by senior management, product categories and sales organizations. • Led international industry workgroups for gaining approval to introduce new technologies in professional bicycle racing. Coordinated with international governing organizations and other industry members (including competitors) to overcome political, competitive and technical barriers. Elevated SRAM’s market presence to be recognized as an industry leader. • Fostered strong working relationships with key customers, suppliers, and SRAM factories in Europe, Asia, and US. Some of these relationships eventually resulted in acquisitions.

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed wealth and growth of product categories with teams of product managers, interfacing with R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales & Marcom, and Customers. Category had the highest profitability within SRAM.• Formulated strategy and spearheaded the drivetrain category which encompassed mountain bike, road bike, and wheel products. Products experienced exceptional growth and profitability making SRAM a market leader, and enabling great success in winning numerous World Championships, Grand Tours, Olympics, and Triathlons.• Built and lead top-producing individuals and teams, capable of meeting long-term organizational, productivity and performance goals. • Led/participated in strategic company acquisitions in key categories that resulted in the expansion of SRAM’s product/technology portfolio with significant revenue and profit growth. Managed the post-acquisition integration with the acquired companies and the integration of their products into SRAM’s portfolios.

Chicago, Il, Us

Guided product teams towards the successful selection of new products, technologies, investments, and tracked performance of new product development efforts from idea generation to launch and commercialization.• Established the portfolio management process and tools that guided SRAM to objective decision making regarding allocation of resources, new product development directions, and target ROI for projects on a global basis. Expanded and updated process to reflect the new global environment. Implemented KPI system for tracking profitability, resource allocation and costs for all products during their lifecycles.

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Systems management company focusing on providing outsourced e-Commerce operations for high-availability, internet-based solutions utilizing state of the art technology. Clients included American Airlines, Kmart, Hotwire, Sharper Image, and Best Buy- Responsible for the successful engagement, implementation and retention of key clients. Managed and leveraged relationship with key partners for business development efforts.• Structured sales contracts and interfaced at highest levels of client organizations on both business and technical matters. Supported selling efforts across multiple regions.

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Global management consulting firm specializing in assisting Fortune 500 companies identify and seize market opportunities through large scale, multi-discipline project design and implementation- Performed in a variety of roles (Project Leader, Team Manager, Business Development Manager across many industries (aerospace, pharma, automotive, financial services, chemicals, publishing, utilities, electronics, telecommunications) and geographies.• Achieved consistent results for project sales, conversions, and extensions. 23 out of 25 projects resulted in continuation of engagement beyond original term. Contributed to sales generation of professional services in excess of $40MM.• Consistently built and managed solid client relationships at all levels in a variety of client organizations, from mid-size to Fortune 100. Often requested by client to remain on board to manage engagement extensions.• Contributed to all aspects of clients’ business, including: strategy development, operations management, financial planning, sales force effectiveness, and new product development. Helped client organizations identify problems and justify change programs. Developed and implemented solutions with long lasting, tangible impact.• Managed joint teams of consultants and clients as well as streams of work, achieving deliverables within schedule and above client expectations.• Extensively contributed to knowledge management across disciplines.• Maintained extremely high utilization rate every year; including highest in the North American region 2 years in a row. Frequently worked overseas for extended periods of time (Europe, South America, Caribbean’s).• Long-term member of Global Values Council. Consistently recognized for role modeling values and sought after as coach and mentor by clients and colleagues.

Consumer products industry leader specializing in plastic film applications, from toys to aseptic and food packaging products. Operations in San Francisco, Chicago, and London, UK. Clients included Disney, 20th Century Fox, Toys R Us, Baxter, and J&JCOO and CFO Managed all aspects of the business across divisions - toys/consumer products, aseptic packaging, printing and extrusion coating. Worked extensively around the world partnering with both customers and suppliers in U.S., Europe, Central and South America, and Asia. Accountable for all financial requirements and managed relationships with banks and auditors.• Restored and increased profitability. Grew company sales almost three-fold.• Managed product sales and marketing strategy. Consumer products sales doubled in first 3 years. Managed multi-million dollar inventory for both raw materials and finished goods.• Managed all production efforts in a non-union environment, including quality control, plant maintenance, engineering, warehousing, and logistics. Implemented MRP system.• Selected and managed installation of fully integrated enterprise software.• Managed relocation of California manufacturing and distribution operations to Illinois to consolidate operations. Executed transfer under budget and within schedule, without affecting overall customer satisfaction. Scaled up Illinois operations and back-office processes from the ground up.• Spearheaded R&D efforts for multiple divisions leading to several patented solutions that resulted in increased revenue, profits, and breadth of product offerings.• Designed and installed multimillion dollar extrusion coating line which resulted in raw materials cost reduction of 55%. Developed new product lines which resulted in sales expansion of 15%.• Completely redesigned manufacturing equipment, tools, and processes for manufacturing plant.• Set up European division in London, UK. Designed and organized new sales and distribution center.

• Designed and implemented real-time market research systems for major frozen food manufacturing companies: Beatrice Foods, General Foods, Nestle, and Sara Lee.

Mba, Economics, General Management

Bachelor’S Degree, Finance, Computer Science